Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.
Directed by James L. Brooks
immigrant
class society
mother
husband wife relationship
single parent
language course
upper class
parent child relationship
class
illegal immigration
language barrier
family's daily life
platonic love
deceived husband
usa–mexico border
biography
relationship problems
milieu
hysteria
single
american
father figure
Rank
#144 in 2004·#6803 overall
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Letterboxd
2.9 / 5
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Cast
Adam Sandler
John Clasky
Téa Leoni
Deborah Clasky
Paz Vega
Flor Moreno
Cloris Leachman
Evelyn Wright
Shelbie Bruce
Christina
Sarah Steele
Bernice
Ian Hyland
Georgie
Victoria Luna
Cristina (6 Years Old)
Cecilia Suárez
Monica
Ricardo Molina
Flor's Husband
Brenda Canela
Luz
Eddy Martin
Fourteen-Year-Old Boy
Crew
James L. Brooks
Director
James L. Brooks
Writer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Tia Nolan
Editor
Richard Marks
Editor
John Seale
Director of Photography
Richard Marks
Co-Producer
James L. Brooks
Producer
Richard Sakai
Producer
Francine Maisler
Co-Producer
Julie Ansell
Producer
Addison McQuigg
Casting
Popular Reviews
516 reviews
Victoria
7.8★ · 12/28/25
since i was little i’ve always wanted to be friends with bernie so bad
since i was little i’ve always wanted to be friends with bernie so bad
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Allyson Baca
10.0★ · 04/12/25
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Sassyyak
8.0★ · 02/25/26
The sandman is in this
The sandman is in this
Oscar G.
8.0★ · 02/23/26
If I ever , and a big “if I ever” have any children. This will be a staple in my household
If I ever , and a big “if I ever” have any children. This will be a staple in my household
Jeyla
9.0★ · 02/22/26
this movie was so beautiful. i just love the fact that the movie didnt end on a happily ever after with her and adam sandler but a heart-to-heart mother and daughter moment
this movie was so beautiful. i just love the fact that the movie didnt end on a happily ever after with her and adam sandler but a heart-to-heart mother and daughter moment